ManThing has arrived [Archive]

NovaKane

12-06-2005, 07:18 PM

Here he is....number 12 of 1500....guys, this is one AWESOME statue. excellent sculpt and HUGE....Juggernaut size :buttrock:
Thanks for the pic, ABE! How are the paint colors? It may just be
the flash, but the colors look a bit muted compared to the Bowen site's pics.

Jesse321

12-06-2005, 07:18 PM

I just caved and ordered it from Danny! :thumbs2:

I should have bought the damn Bionica bust too :banghead:

syzygy

12-06-2005, 07:19 PM

man, lookit that!! i cannot wait for this guy to get here!!

Underdog07

12-06-2005, 07:24 PM

Did it make your fingers burn when you took it out of the box?

mfrancoiii

12-06-2005, 07:27 PM

I cant wait!!! Hurry up Danny. j/k kind of. :)

1logan

12-06-2005, 07:29 PM

Can we see a pic of the statue next to the bust?

Azog

12-06-2005, 07:35 PM

Oh yes, mine's on order from D....can't wait...

Relic Reaper

12-06-2005, 07:37 PM

I got billed by BD on Friday of last week. Hopefully that means it'll be here by this Friday!

ABE

12-06-2005, 07:41 PM

Thanks for the pic, ABE! How are the paint colors? It may just be
the flash, but the colors look a bit muted compared to the Bowen site's pics.
Colors are great...it's just my picture taking sucks...where is Fenix when you need him?

rychehitman

12-06-2005, 07:48 PM

Can you post a pic with him next to Juggy and the Ant Man bust just for kicks!?!?

Where is that display of your collection Abe? It looks nice on that wall. Any collection pics we can see?

mfrancoiii

12-06-2005, 08:12 PM

Colors are great...it's just my picture taking sucks...where is Fenix when you need him?
He is at work. i talked to him earlier and he told me he works evenings at UPS. When i get mine fron D i'll ask fenix to photograph it.

Krypton Knight

12-06-2005, 08:23 PM

Just received mine, #30/1500. This thing is impressive. The base looks great and I like the footprint in the sand, nice touch. Took a few pics, some with flash and some without to give a better feel for the coloring on this.

Krypton Knight

12-06-2005, 08:30 PM

More pics.

Jesse321

12-06-2005, 08:37 PM

Dang that is HUGE! I'm glad I ordered it now. :thumbs2:

Bartman256

12-06-2005, 09:01 PM

Great pics Knight! Thanks for posting!

nolilia

12-06-2005, 09:02 PM

YES! OH YES!!!! I'll get mine next week.

risingstar

12-06-2005, 09:05 PM

Thanks for the great pics, Knight!

We are going to be spoiled with BD product this month.
Wow.

P1X4R

12-06-2005, 09:20 PM

nice!! waiting to get mine from D man!

Avenger

12-06-2005, 09:55 PM

I received my notice from drod that mine will be shipping :thumbs2:

Hotdogs 247

12-06-2005, 10:15 PM

WOW!!! I can't wait to get mine.

Dj-B13

12-06-2005, 10:16 PM

WOW great pictures guys! :) .

and the run is 1500...

wow when I thought and others would be 800.

Wolverine1

12-06-2005, 10:33 PM

I still haven't got Wolverine! :mad: So, I guess Diamond will ship this in a month. :redface:

Tony Coca

12-06-2005, 10:37 PM

Nice might have to buy it.

risingstar

12-06-2005, 10:38 PM

I still haven't got Wolverine! :mad: So, I guess Diamond will ship this in a month. :redface:

From what I understand, Diamond gets whatever is left once every other distributor on the planet gets their product. I believe they're last in line by far.

Okay, er, that probably wasn't what you wanted to hear.... :confused2

nolilia

12-06-2005, 10:38 PM

WOW great pictures guys! :) .

and the run is 1500...

wow when I thought and others would be 800.

That's why its still not SOLD OUT.

randy bowen

12-06-2005, 10:39 PM

Word has it that these are selling out fast. We've only got a handful left. I think that once people see them in person, they're gonna be history in a hurry.

Nice work from Mark VanTine!

Azog

12-06-2005, 10:44 PM

Money Shot! Woohoo

madjazz

12-06-2005, 10:46 PM

I ordered from BD because of the possibility of a 800 run. I did not want to get allocated on this one. I got charged last Friday so maybe I'll get lucky and see this on Friday. I love the pictures you guys have posted. I have the feeling that this is going to be one of my top 5 FS statues.

mfrancoiii

12-06-2005, 10:49 PM

Word has it that these are selling out fast. We've only got a handful left. I think that once people see them in person, they're gonna be history in a hurry.

Nice work from Mark VanTine!
Thanks Randy, it's always nice to hear it straight from you.

F.O.O.M.

12-06-2005, 11:30 PM

I cannot wait for this statue to arrive, hopefully this week, my first FS, and what
a beauty!! Even more so as I have loved this guy since Aug '74.

Thanks for all the pics, makes the looking forward even better!

twisterred

12-06-2005, 11:30 PM

Word has it that these are selling out fast. We've only got a handful left. I think that once people see them in person, they're gonna be history in a hurry.

Nice work from Mark VanTine!
If that isn't a endorsement then I don't know what one is! This thing is gonna rock! I hope there is another FS monster character in store for Phase 3.

Capt. America

12-06-2005, 11:52 PM

Dr.V2005

12-07-2005, 12:23 AM

WOW, that's a great looking statue!

Justin

12-07-2005, 12:38 AM

thats a very nice looking statue! & the size is impressive!

fossa

12-07-2005, 01:00 AM

cool RED eyes...burning right into you :eek:

d rod

12-07-2005, 01:07 AM

why does everyone fear allocation? besides surfer, i can't remember the last time i had to allocate a buyer.

mwf6171

12-07-2005, 01:11 AM

Damn, that looks nice. I have no love for the character or full sized statues for that matter, but it is really hard not to get caught up in the craze after something new starts to show up!!!

twisterred

12-07-2005, 01:18 AM

why does everyone fear allocation? besides surfer, i can't remember the last time i had to allocate a buyer.
You da man! My LCS has been getting allocated alot lately but I still get my stuff. :eplus2:

Jesse321

12-07-2005, 01:19 AM

why does everyone fear allocation? besides surfer, i can't remember the last time i had to allocate a buyer.That's good cause I just ordered my Man-Thing from you ... no cracks guys!

mwf6171

12-07-2005, 01:30 AM

That's good cause I just ordered my Man-Thing from you ... no cracks guys!

Hell, can I make fun of you for that!!??!!?? :eplus2: :laugh:

fossa

12-07-2005, 01:30 AM

That's good cause I just ordered my Man-Thing from you ... no cracks guys!hmmm...:eplus2:

Jesse321

12-07-2005, 01:34 AM

There's always a comedian in every bunch. :banghead: :laugh:

I'm surprised that Ish didn't jump at the chance to throw in the first wise-crack. :laugh:

Dark Knight

12-07-2005, 01:35 AM

That's good cause I just ordered my Man-Thing from you ... no cracks guys!
Oh, you have GOT to be kidding, right? :eplus2:

Jesse321

12-07-2005, 01:36 AM

Oh, you have GOT to be kidding, right? :eplus2:You REALLY don't wanna piss me off DK ... I still haven't wrapped your Christmas present ... it's VERY easily returnable! :eplus2:

Tony Coca

12-07-2005, 01:38 AM

There's always a comedian in every bunch. :banghead: :laugh:

I'm surprised that Ish didn't jump at the chance to throw in the first wise-crack. :laugh:
So this duck walks into a comic shop.... :laugh:

Wolverine1

12-07-2005, 01:38 AM

You REALLY don't wanna piss me off DK ... I still haven't wrapped your Christmas present ... it's VERY easily returnable! :eplus2:
Is it cash? :D Merry Christmas.

Dark Knight

12-07-2005, 01:39 AM

You REALLY don't wanna piss me off DK ... I still haven't wrapped your Christmas present ... it's VERY easily returnable! :eplus2:
That's ok, I haven't picked up yours yet either. :redface: :p

Jesse321

12-07-2005, 01:42 AM

That's ok, I haven't picked up yours yet either. :redface: :pIt's okay, I know Arlene will get it even if you don't :p

Dark Knight

12-07-2005, 01:45 AM

It's okay, I know Arlene will get it even if you don't :p
She doesn't know the difference between Man-Thing or Man-Wolf.

Good luck to you with her. :rolleyes2

I shudder to think about what the heck I am going to end up with. :puke2:

Jesse321

12-07-2005, 01:49 AM

A bag of charcoal brickettes at the rate you're going.

Tony Coca

12-07-2005, 01:49 AM

She doesn't know the difference between Man-Thing or Man-Wolf.
Good luck to you with her. :rolleyes2

I shudder to think about what the heck I am going to end up with. :puke2:

God i would love to comment on that... :eplus2: :eplus2:

Dark Knight

12-07-2005, 01:50 AM

A bag of charcoal brickettes at the rate you're going.
How did you know what I was getting you? :p

I got them scented in ginger peach just for you. :buttrock:

Dark Knight

12-07-2005, 01:51 AM

God i would love to comment on that... :eplus2: :eplus2:
Go for it, bub. I can take it. :eplus2:

Tony Coca

12-07-2005, 01:55 AM

Go for it, bub. I can take it. :eplus2:
Nah it wasnt directed to you.

Tony Coca

12-07-2005, 01:56 AM

Go for it, bub. I can take it. :eplus2:
but if you insist.

How would she know the diffrence if she doesnt have a man for refrence. :laugh:

Jesse321

12-07-2005, 01:56 AM

How did you know what I was getting you? :p Arlene and Jason (and more importantly Joanne who would help her) like me, so you're just wasting finger energy ... me on the other hand, I have no one to answer to MUAHAHAHAHAHA :eplus2:

Dark Knight

12-07-2005, 01:59 AM

Arlene and Jason (and more importantly Joanne who would help her) like me, so you're just wasting finger energy ... me on the other hand, I have no one to answer to MUAHAHAHAHAHA :eplus2:
I will be speaking to Eric and Kes (aka Psycho-B**** Ninja Kitty) very shortly about you. You just lost your Bowen Shadow MB. :eplus2:

Also, I see Joann before you do. :p

Dark Knight

12-07-2005, 02:00 AM

but if you insist.

How would she know the diffrence if she doesnt have a man for refrence. :laugh:
That's right, she doesn't have a mere man, she has a GOD. :cool:

Tony Coca

12-07-2005, 02:03 AM

That's right, she doesn't have a mere man, she has a GOD. :cool:
HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA

Stop Please.My tears are coming out from my hysterical laughter.

More like God backwards.

Jesse321

12-07-2005, 02:12 AM

I will be speaking to Eric and Kes (aka Psycho-B**** Ninja Kitty) very shortly about you. You just lost your Bowen Shadow MB. :eplus2: First, you're assuming I wasn't the winner of the one that went up yesterday ... very wrong on you're part. :p

Also, I see Joann before you do. :pDoesn't matter, she likes me as much as she likes you. :p

Dark Knight

12-07-2005, 02:14 AM

[QUOTE=Jesse321]First, you're assuming I wasn't the winner of the one that went up yesterday ... very wrong on you're part. :p

You're assuming the winner wasn't me. :eek:

Dark Knight

12-07-2005, 02:15 AM

HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA

Stop Please.My tears are coming out from my hysterical laughter.

More like God backwards.
How did you know my favorite show was Dog, the Bounty Hunter? :buttrock:

Dark Knight

12-07-2005, 02:17 AM

I have to admit this is a lot better than some of the other threads lately. At least we are all having fun.

DEAD_MAN

12-07-2005, 02:20 AM

I pre-oreder Direct from Bowen the First Day.
Even dough I don't Know who he is.
The Reason I got him because it was a great looking sculpt plus he was going to be under 1000,But it went from 500 to 800 didn't here any thing above since then, But it's cool that it is more than I expect it, like that more of my fellow Bowenites can enjoy it. Another thing That boy is Masive cool.
I hope I get mine soon.

MARK VAN TINE THIS THING ROCKS GREAT WORK I HOPE YOU CAN DO SOME MORE STUFF FOR BOWENDESIGNS

claws181

12-07-2005, 02:26 AM

WOW!!! That looks Graet!!! Hopefully I'll be getting mine tomorrow.

Tony Coca

12-07-2005, 02:28 AM

I have to admit this is a lot better than some of the other threads lately. At least we are all having fun.
We have fun in all the threads,Even the real hateful ones.

Jesse321

12-07-2005, 02:30 AM

We have fun in all the threads,Even the real hateful ones.Especially the real hateful ones. :laugh:

mwf6171

12-07-2005, 02:31 AM

Especially the real hateful ones. :laugh:

Especially the political ones!!!! :rolleyes2 :laugh:

Tony Coca

12-07-2005, 02:33 AM

Yeah its funny waiting for the first person to Spaz about the topic. :eplus2:

migsmack

12-07-2005, 03:02 AM

That's good cause I just ordered my Man-Thing from you ... no cracks guys!

just catching up on some reading and this made me chuckle.

Avenger

12-07-2005, 09:11 AM

Especially the real hateful ones. :laugh:
You're pure evil. We are not worthy. :laugh: :laugh:

Tetragrammaton

12-07-2005, 09:19 AM

why does everyone fear allocation? besides surfer, i can't remember the last time i had to allocate a buyer.
Whoever knows fear Burns at the touch of the Man-Thing!

http://tinypic.com/ibhzkw.jpg

Getting mine from www.comicstatues.com Thanks D Rod! :buttrock:

CanadianMachine

12-07-2005, 09:50 AM

Great looking statue, cant wait for mine to arrive!

NovaKane

12-07-2005, 02:41 PM

Krypton Knight

12-07-2005, 02:58 PM

Nice pics, KK! Those are great comparison shots.
Thank you and you're welcome.

the Hammer

12-07-2005, 04:28 PM

That is one sweet looking statue...cannot wait for mine, coming right from the source....BD!!!!!

MrBobDobbs

12-07-2005, 04:36 PM

Got charged last week also, so hopefully mine will be here shortly (though there was a looong wait between getting charged for Classic Wolvie and his arrival, for some reason).

As I've said several times before, this is the piece (along with Thanos) that got me back into Bowen, and is the first full size I've bought in a year or more. Absolutely cannot wait!

syzygy

12-07-2005, 04:39 PM

Whoever knows fear Burns at the touch of the Man-Thing!

:

hey tet, sending you a PM.

syzygy

12-07-2005, 06:18 PM

went home for lunch and found man-thing #85/1500 waiting for me. randy is right, once people see this in person it will be hard to pass up. aces! :buttrock:

Who's who

12-07-2005, 07:05 PM

Don't get any ideas about making a Varient Girl-Thing Statue.

vudoo1979

12-07-2005, 11:21 PM

Wow....I still love this statue....

Kirk Durfey

12-08-2005, 01:56 AM

Just got #43, This statue rocks! Fantastic job, Mr. VanTine! :buttrock:

msw313

12-08-2005, 02:34 AM

...So, I guess Diamond will ship this in a month. :redface:
A contact inside Diamond tells me Man-Thing is scheduled to be in stores 12/28.

Wolverine1

12-08-2005, 02:37 AM

A contact inside Diamond tells me Man-Thing is scheduled to be in stores 12/28.
Yeah, almost a month.

ickwinzs

12-08-2005, 02:58 AM

I got my man-thing from diamond today

Wolverine1

12-08-2005, 03:07 AM

I got my man-thing from diamond today
You ordered through Previews? :confused:

ickwinzs

12-08-2005, 03:10 AM

You ordered through Previews? :confused:
yup I did

ManthingVT

12-08-2005, 03:50 AM

Thanks everyone, I'm happy that he's arriving and looks good in person. It makes me feel all warm and tingley... ;-) Thanks for posting the pics too. I'm hoping to receive mine next week sometime if all goes well. How does the box look and how large is it? Just curious...

MVT

ickwinzs

12-08-2005, 03:53 AM

I thought the box was going to be alot bigger but its not really much bigger than the magneto box, Very nice job on this one !

STORYBOY

12-08-2005, 08:57 AM

OneOne78

12-08-2005, 12:56 PM

Thanks for the pic Abe, I'm definitely waiting on this one to arrive.

ManthingVT

12-09-2005, 03:53 AM

I thought the box was going to be alot bigger but its not really much bigger than the magneto box, Very nice job on this one !

Thanks! (although I'm not sure how big the magneto box was... but I have a good idea ;-)

MVT

ManthingVT

12-09-2005, 04:02 AM

I am not really into the full size BOWEN statues BUT this one looks SOOOOOOOOOO beautiful that I ordered it through Diamond. Can't wait to receive it as Man Thing is a favorite of mine. Stunning job Mr. VanTine!
I guess it will become one my favorites pieces...

Again, thanks!

I'm flattered by many of the comments, especially the ones from the people who don't usually buy the full size statues. Perhaps being a non-traditional hero, he fits into a collection of mostly MB without disrupting the natural sense of flow? ;-)

MVT

SirConor

12-09-2005, 04:30 AM

I'm really impressed with this piece too, anxious to see it in person.

STORYBOY

12-09-2005, 06:56 AM

Again, thanks!

I'm flattered by many of the comments, especially the ones from the people who don't usually buy the full size statues. Perhaps being a non-traditional hero, he fits into a collection of mostly MB without disrupting the natural sense of flow? ;-)

MVT

Manny already have a nice place waiting for him in the house :) Now, I am
eagerly waiting for him to arrive. As I am living in France, I hope the wait won't be too long.... :banghead:
By the way, what's your next project??

madjazz

12-09-2005, 09:56 AM

Still no Man-Thing and we are havnig a Noreaster blow through today. Still, I have my fingers crossed.

FYI - Man-Thing makes an appearance in today's Madjazz Madcaps! http://66.98.242.87/~admin11/showthread.php?t=18865

msw313

12-09-2005, 02:05 PM

A contact inside Diamond tells me Man-Thing is scheduled to be in stores 12/28.
Updated info...

Just got my Diamond invoice for next week, and Man-Thing is on it.

So, I guess we change in-store date to 12/14.

rafter

12-09-2005, 02:08 PM

No. 50 just showed up. :)

Wolverine1

12-09-2005, 03:24 PM

Yeah, my lcs said I get mine next week!

twisterred

12-09-2005, 04:29 PM

No. 50 just showed up. :)
hmm, will Wisconsin follow Iowa and arrive today???

brodie

12-09-2005, 04:37 PM

I had always loved the Bayou Beast model kit and alomost went through and purchased it a couple of times. I am now glad that I did not becasue this statue is awesome! I got 24/1500 yesterday and it so rocks. Great paint job to boot. Thanks MVT and Randy Bowen!

Now if we could only get a Man-Thing comic book back

Bruno

Comicboy

12-10-2005, 06:59 AM

#59 arrived in the frozen land today. What a great sculpt! I'm a little underwhelmed by the paint. Alot more muted than I thought it would be. This piece has such an enormous amount of detail a paintmaster could really take this over the top and truly turn this into a masterpiece. MVT really nailed this! Beautiful job! Here's a box comp shot with Deadpool and Mephisto.

http://img206.imageshack.us/img206/6171/mtbox4ak.th.jpg (http://img206.imageshack.us/my.php?image=mtbox4ak.jpg)

migsmack

12-12-2005, 05:19 PM

#80 still boxed up going to open this afternoon...

Bullseye

12-12-2005, 05:22 PM

Damn i think i'm going to order this too.

Hotdogs 247

12-12-2005, 05:33 PM

Just got # 71 in today. :buttrock: Man this thing is gigantic. I like how they made the Bowen Designs logo on the box green to match Man-Thing. Awesome new addition to my collection.

Jesse321

12-12-2005, 06:05 PM

Damn i think i'm going to order this too.Bulls ... if you haven't seen it in person, this statue is TOTALLY worth it!! It's MASSIVE!!

I'll post a couple of pictures of it for you later tonight, but after seeing it person, I can tell you that none of the pictures here do this piece justice ... and this isn't even a charactor that I was all hyped up about.

TheMadTitan

12-12-2005, 06:25 PM

Bulls ... if you haven't seen it in person, this statue is TOTALLY worth it!! It's MASSIVE!!

I'll post a couple of pictures of it for you later tonight, but after seeing it person, I can tell you that none of the pictures here do this piece justice ... and this isn't even a charactor that I was all hyped up about.

I am looking forward to ur pictures here, Jesse. The pictures in this thread do not show Man Thing's massivenesssss

Scott Johansen

12-12-2005, 06:31 PM

#51 has arrived in Illinois!! This thing is HUGE!!! Yes the paint is a bit toned down from the pics on the Bowen site but still nicely done. The likeness is GREAT!! Hats off to Mark Van Tine on this one. Great Job Mark!!! I'm glad I have it!

Scott J.

migsmack

12-12-2005, 07:01 PM

here he is... before/after

TheMadTitan

12-12-2005, 07:07 PM

Thx. The paintjobs look pretty nice to me. I think lights have quite an impact on the Man-Thingy.

migsmack

12-12-2005, 07:15 PM

Its actually a little dullish paint wise but with proper lights this thing will shine!

I got it here at work and it rocks. Not gunna work anyway so whatever...

Iron Fist

12-12-2005, 07:18 PM

#28 of 1,500! Looks sweet and I happen to be very happy with the colors! :)

DEAD_MAN

12-12-2005, 07:36 PM

#46/1500 awsome detail.

migsmack

12-12-2005, 07:39 PM

another pic...

Who's who

12-12-2005, 07:41 PM

Is this a 2 piece or one?

migsmack

12-12-2005, 07:43 PM

base + figure

feste

12-12-2005, 07:52 PM

DEAD_MAN

12-12-2005, 08:02 PM

Is this a 2 piece or one?
statue and base are 2

Bartman256

12-12-2005, 08:05 PM

#46/1500 awsome detail.

Hey Deadman, #47/1500 checking in!

Great statue! My new favorite!

Excellent work Mark and Randy! :buttrock:

migsmack

12-12-2005, 08:07 PM

Seriously awesome statue--my new favorite. I love the size, the pose, the sense of the impending slow walk, and the details. The touch of water on the base really completes the package.

I just want to stare at it over and over. It feels far more alive than most statues.

hmmm, as I read your post I turn to look at it. It is creepin over my desk and yes the details come alive. An awkward walk, it carrys its own host of creepy crawlies...

TheMadTitan

12-12-2005, 08:39 PM

Cant wait for my Thanos to arrive. You folks have been hyper-excited about the massive size of Man Thing, I cant imagine if you put Thanos(almost 16 inches) on ur desk. Hope it wont bring your shelf down.

migsmack

12-12-2005, 08:42 PM

I just made a man-thing avatar and now I want to make thanos already from KK's pictures...

JavOner

12-12-2005, 09:34 PM

Just received the man-thing #49 of 1500. Check out pics.

migsmack

12-12-2005, 09:53 PM

kool --- looks like those guys in the background are sinking in the swampy marsh.

Boxed mine up for the ride home...

DFury

12-12-2005, 10:20 PM

Mine came today as well, #48/1500 first of two

df

MrBobDobbs

12-12-2005, 10:21 PM

#98 has arrived safely in Louisville, KY. Just took a quick peek to make sure he wasn't broken, haven't had time to take a really close look, but I'm already in love with it! This is the first FS I've bought in a couple of years, and with Thanos and PV showing up in the next week or so, I think it's safe to say I've got the sickness again!

CanadianMachine

12-12-2005, 11:46 PM

Sweet!! Got mine today #76. Along with Vulture and Sandman. Lots of green statues for me today. :buttrock:

overcomebyfumes

12-13-2005, 01:32 AM

Just got mine today - only my third FS (also have Doom and Ghost Rider chrome) - awesome!! Been a long time Man-Thing fan, and this is absolutely perfect! Woooo!

twisterred

12-13-2005, 01:41 AM

#86 hit Milwaukee!

madjazz

12-13-2005, 08:55 AM

Still waiting in CT, but I know it is coming. It is times like this I wish I had a tracking number. I want instant gratification.

Avenger

12-13-2005, 08:58 AM

Mine is scheduled to be here tomorrow from drod :thumbs2:

Dj-B13

12-13-2005, 09:28 AM

Mine is scheduled to be here tomorrow from drod :thumbs2:

coOl~!! I love it when I know its that tommorow you will be getting your items in :p

nolilia

12-13-2005, 09:41 AM

Mine arrived yesterday and left a notice. I'll pick it up later tonight.

nexus

12-13-2005, 10:07 AM

#100. In the attic awaiting XMas.

pmpknface

12-13-2005, 10:34 AM

My Man-Thing mini bust arrived yesterday! WOOHOO!

ant-man

12-13-2005, 11:23 AM

By and Far ...just got the Man-Thing FS yesterday...its absolutely the best of this phase...wow...highly recommend if your on the fence about this one...i might by another ...and hold onto it...for later..it will be highly sought after in a year from now...for sure... :buttrock:

migsmack

12-13-2005, 12:13 PM

This thing looks awsome next to Black Panther Classic FS. the jungle base gives man-thing some added flavor. While if you turn man-thing around it gives Black Panther a huge tree next to him...

Nightcrawler777

12-13-2005, 01:14 PM

I just got mine Yesterday..

Man is that one nice State...

madjazz

12-13-2005, 03:52 PM

Still waiting in CT, but I know it is coming. It is times like this I wish I had a tracking number. I want instant gratification.
Talk about timing. Mine arrived before I left for work today. I haven't opened it yet, so it is something to look forward to getting home for!

Azog

12-13-2005, 04:04 PM

Got mine in from Drod today....should have some pics and a short review up tonight

nolilia

12-13-2005, 09:49 PM

Who says I love Terrell Owens? I got #0081/2500 :banghead:

:laugh: :laugh:

F.O.O.M.

12-13-2005, 11:39 PM

You guys sure are turning me all over the same colour as Man Thing and Hulk put together!

fossa

12-14-2005, 12:33 AM

mine showed up today...man, is this thing heavy?!!...i am not used to getting FS...mostly i get MBs

haven't opened it yet but i'm sure it will be AWESOME BABY!

ManthingVT

12-14-2005, 01:22 AM

Hey... just got mine today! Great job BD- I appove! It looks like all the details held up very well in transition to the statue, and the paintjob is pretty good imo. The box is plain awesome also.

Well, I'm grateful to those who picked up one- it's an honor to have something in all your collections. After this Mysterio will be my next and after that... well, I just want to thank Randy for the opportunity to do a few peices so far, and for all his patience. Hopefully I'll be able to help make those shelves and display cases even heavier in the future.

And in case I forget to say this later... Merry Christmas ;-)

MVT

Kdawg59

12-14-2005, 01:29 AM

Azog

12-14-2005, 01:30 AM

Yep Mark, an amazing piece, got mine in today from Comicstatues. I see Randy added his patented skull...Great Job Mr. Van Tine, one of my top three now....I love the size and the design

http://www.azogscollection.com/cutenews/data/upimages/manthing-1.jpg

madjazz

12-14-2005, 09:10 AM

Talk about timing. Mine arrived before I left for work today. I haven't opened it yet, so it is something to look forward to getting home for!
I opened #29 last night. Tres Cool! It is everything I hoped for and more.

I was hoping to put it on the bottom shelf of my IKEA Detolf, but the eyes looked down a little too much and the statue lost some of the impact. It needs to be displayed at least waist high to get the right angle on the eyes, and probably should not be displayed any higher than shoulder height or the details on the base will be lost.

It is in my top five FS for sure. :buttrock:

migsmack

12-14-2005, 06:24 PM

I opened #29 last night. Tres Cool! It is everything I hoped for and more.

It is in my top five FS for sure. :buttrock:

I have to agree man-thing is exquisitley detailed and makes you stare.

Avenger

12-14-2005, 08:35 PM

Just received #216 from Danny. Thanks Danny.

ManthingVT

12-15-2005, 01:38 AM

Mark this is one of the most gorgeous sculpts ever... Your anatomy on mysterio is something pretty special too...

congratulations to what are some of the best in this "phase" Mark... here's hoping your great talent will see more assignments to come from BD and anyone else smart enough to tackle your skill for their roster.

Thanks Kdawg :-) I'd had practice on the big green lump before and this one HAD to be an improvement... As for the Mysterio- I'm flattered that you and others like the figure as you do, I hope he still sits well with everyone after all the mistakes I took care of since the pictures... :confused2

Well, here's to another, better year. I look forward to seeing what you have going on- your drive and determinatuon are an inspiration.

Later, and thanks again everyone.

MVT

blackjack

12-15-2005, 02:18 AM

I finally received Man-thing today and I am totally speechless!!!....

LOVE THE DETAILS!!!!!!!!

strange_one

12-15-2005, 04:34 AM

I just got one off the bay this morning for $112.75, with airmail to Australia at a flat rate of $18! which is awesome, because usually for full-sizes I pay about $40-60 for shipping.
after using the latest Paypal coupon code I got this bad boy shipped totalling US$120.75.

merry xmas

mfrancoiii

12-15-2005, 08:21 PM

Just got man thing from D, and it is one of the best statues from Bowen!!!

batman1180

12-15-2005, 10:24 PM

Picked one up off of ebay today for 109 shipped.

bigben7

12-15-2005, 10:28 PM

i cant believe how cheap this are goin for!!
they have been ending on ebay for about 100.00-110.00

mwf6171

12-15-2005, 10:46 PM

VenoM

12-15-2005, 11:27 PM

Picked one up off of ebay today for 109 shipped.
Great deal, not interested in this statue though.

nolilia

12-16-2005, 12:24 AM

Great deal, not interested in this statue though.

You might regret it if you dont get one. Awesome statue.

strange_one

12-16-2005, 09:34 AM

i cant believe how cheap this are goin for!!
they have been ending on ebay for about 100.00-110.00

I know, it's ridiculous. I hope Thanos ends up at this level in a week or two, but of course it probably won't

CanadianMachine

12-16-2005, 10:27 AM

Its makes me want to buy a second one and flip it later on when the price goes up. :eplus2:

fossa

12-16-2005, 02:27 PM

well, I opened him up & he is definitely AWESOME BABY!

all of my Bowens go right back in the box, but MT is standing on a shelf right now staring at me
i think i will leave him there for a few days :)

the Hammer

12-16-2005, 04:20 PM

Got ManThing, and am very pleased. Great statue!! I couldn't believe how heavy it was, I thought it was a bit top heavy because of the lump and had fears of him toppling over, but no worries...fantastic job!

Lay-Z-boy

12-16-2005, 04:36 PM

In my opinion, this is one of the best statues produced by BD to date, And I'm
not even a big fan of this comic book character. But the statue is just amazing.

mfrancoiii

12-16-2005, 07:23 PM

In my opinion, this is one of the best statues produced by BD to date, And I'm
not even a big fan of this comic book character. But the statue is just amazing.
i agree w/you 100%...

P1X4R

12-16-2005, 11:54 PM

got mine from D rod today! wicked! Thanks Danny!

madjazz

12-20-2005, 11:13 AM

If you liked this one, consider voting nominating him in the 2005 Statue of the Year thread. http://66.98.242.87/~admin11/showthread.php?t=19933

Last year, the Marvel Milestone Captain AMerica was not even eligible to vote for in the final awards thread as only the top five nominated statues moved on. It would be a travesty to occur again because of a lack of nominating support.

Tetragrammaton

12-20-2005, 09:24 PM

Thanks for the Manthing D Rod! It is even larger than I thought it would be!

http://tinypic.com/iwut8w.jpg

Jesse321

12-20-2005, 09:32 PM

I know I'm gonna get crap for this ... but the pose on the Swamp-Thing statue just looks too prissy.

Tony Coca

12-20-2005, 09:33 PM

I know I'm gonna get crap for this ... but the pose on the Swamp-Thing statue just looks too prissy.
you would know.

blackjack

12-20-2005, 09:35 PM

I know I'm gonna get crap for this ... but the pose on the Swamp-Thing statue just looks too prissy.

No you won't cause I agree with you! Looks like he posing for a photo shoot!

rychehitman

12-20-2005, 09:42 PM

[QUOTE=Tetragrammaton]Thanks for the Manthing D Rod! It is even larger than I thought it would be!

[QUOTE]

And no one has a smart ass comment about THIS quote?!?!? :banghead:

I never noticed the toes on man thing...are they usually that dark?

Jesse321

12-20-2005, 09:44 PM

you would know.At least I'm thin enough to look prissy if I wanted to look prissy. :eplus2:

Bartman256

12-20-2005, 09:44 PM

Thanks for the Manthing D Rod! It is even larger than I thought it would be!

(crickets chirping)

:rolleyes2

Jesse321

12-20-2005, 09:45 PM

I never noticed the toes on man thing...are they usually that dark?He stopped off for a manicure/pedicure before he posed for the sculpt.

rychehitman

12-20-2005, 09:45 PM

(crickets chirping)

:rolleyes2

FINALLY!

rychehitman

12-20-2005, 09:46 PM

He stopped off for a manicure/pedicure before he posed for the sculpt.

:laugh:

Bartman256

12-20-2005, 09:46 PM

FINALLY!

:laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Tony Coca

12-20-2005, 09:48 PM

At least I'm thin enough to look prissy if I wanted to look prissy. :eplus2:
That was so .......oh wait you said it so i guess its ok. :laugh:

Jesse321

12-20-2005, 09:53 PM

That was so .......oh wait you said it so i guess its ok. :laugh::laugh: Good one.

carrillj

12-24-2005, 02:27 PM

How can something that looks so damn ugly, also look beautiful? Well, Mark VanTine pulled it off with his Man-Thing sculpt. I just received it today and it is awesome!

Great job! :thumbs2:

CaptCracker

12-24-2005, 03:09 PM

I also cant wait for Mysterio

Hotdogs 247

12-24-2005, 05:32 PM

I also cant wait for Mysterio
That is going to be one hell of a statue. :buttrock:

badhulk

12-24-2005, 06:26 PM

:buttrock: very cool statue bowen good job

badhulk

12-24-2005, 06:27 PM

Here he is....number 12 of 1500....guys, this is one AWESOME statue. excellent sculpt and HUGE....Juggernaut size :buttrock:
where did you buy that board to display your statues? :buttrock:

ManthingVT

12-26-2005, 04:06 PM

How can something that looks so damn ugly, also look beautiful? Well, Mark VanTine pulled it off with his Man-Thing sculpt. I just received it today and it is awesome!

Great job! :thumbs2:

Thanks, glad you like it!

Merry Christmas.

MVT

carrillj

12-26-2005, 04:15 PM

Thanks, glad you like it!

Merry Christmas.

MVT

"Like" is an understatement. I absolutely love the statue. It ranks right up there with the best statues that Bowen has released. I can't wait to see your next project.

mitthrawnuruondo

12-28-2005, 05:59 PM

I just recieved this piece,i am not a huge fan of the comics ,but got it at a price i could not pass up.
Seeing it in person ,i am floored,this is a fantastic sculpture and one of my all time favorites instantly.
those who dont grab this very limited piece will kick themselves hard if they ever get the chance to see it in person.
i cannot say how much i love this peice and it is not a tie with sabertooth for my favorite bowen piece from the new license. :buttrock: times 50

fhurtado3627

12-28-2005, 06:42 PM

Mine should arrive after the New Year holiday. From what I have seen, it looks stunning!

metalsquid

02-08-2006, 12:24 PM

sellin71

02-08-2006, 01:38 PM

farrisvt

02-08-2006, 02:34 PM

just got mine this week. this has got to be one of the most underrated statues ever! the detail on the statue and the base is just amazing and inspiring. solid work by MvT and i can't wait to see more. it's right up there with Thanos for my favourite FS!

I agree. One of my favorites. Randy really captured the character in this one and the base is awsome.

I explained the story of Man-Thing to my 9 year old daughter, how he was created and what he does. She really likes him and the statue, which my wife can't understand. :peoples: